Quinton Newsome

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Quinton Newsome
No. 36 – Denver Broncos
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-07-11) July 11, 2001 (age 23)
Suwanee, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Georgia)
College: Nebraska (2019–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Quinton Newsome (born July 11, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Contents

Early life and high school

Newsome attended high school at North Gwinnett. Coming out of high school, Newsome was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. [1] [2]

College career

In week seven of the 2021 season against Michigan State he recorded seven tackles and a pass deflection. [3] In Newsome's first two seasons in 2020 and 2021 he notched 66 tackles with two being for a loss, four pass deflections, and a forced fumble. [4] During the 2022 season, Newsome posted 44 tackles, ten pass deflections, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. [5] In week six of the 2023 season, Newsome recorded his first career interception off quarterback Luke Altmyer which he returned for 39 yards as he finished the game with the pick and five tackles. [6] In week nine, Newsome recovered two fumbles, and returned a blocked field goal 68 yards for a touchdowns, as he helped the Cornhuskers beat Purdue. [7] For his performance against the Boilermakers, Newsome was named the Big-Ten special teams player of the week. [8] During the 2023 season, Newsome tallied 37 tackles, with one going for a loss, three pass deflections, an interception, and a fumble recovery. [9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Newsome declared for the 2024 NFL draft. [10] [11]

Statistics

YearSchoolGGSSoloAstTotSacksIntPDFFFR
2019 Nebraska 10000000000
2020 Nebraska 81911000010
2021 Nebraska 121238195710400
2022 Nebraska 1212271744201011
2023 Nebraska 111020173701401

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		185 lb
(84 kg)		30+5⁄8 in
(0.78 m)		8+3⁄8 in
(0.21 m)		4.58 s1.50 s2.66 s4.28 s7.11 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 9 in
(3.28 m)
All values from Pro Day [12]

Newsome signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2024. [13] On August 27, Newsome was waived by the Broncos. [14] The next day, he was re-signed to the Broncos' practice squad. [15] On October 8, Newsome was released by the Broncos. [16] On October 14, Newsome signed to the Broncos' practice squad again. [17]

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  2. ↑ Bland, Evan (August 6, 2018). "Lincoln visit shattered stereotypes, sealed a commitment from Georgia's Quinton Newsome". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  3. ↑ Struve, Gavin (October 12, 2021). "Starting cornerback Quinton Newsome becomes Nebraska's 13th Blackshirt of 2021". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Quinton Newsome". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  5. ↑ Lorenzi, Joe (August 18, 2023). "Quinton Newsome, the elder statesman of a Nebraska cornerback room full of leaders". Omaha-World Herald. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  6. ↑ Bland, Evan (October 6, 2023). "Nebraska's Quinton Newsome snags long-awaited interception". Star-Herald. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  7. ↑ Bland, Evan (October 28, 2023). "High 'Q': Big day for Nebraska corner Quinton Newsome validates his return for final season". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  8. ↑ Mullin, Luke (October 30, 2023). "Nebraska's Quinton Newsome named Big Ten special teams player of the week". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  9. ↑ Bredeson, Evan (December 5, 2023). "Husker defensive back declares for NFL Draft". Cornhuskers Wire. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  10. ↑ Dorn, Nolan (December 4, 2023). "Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome declares for NFL draft". KLKN-TV. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  11. ↑ Callaghan-Croley, Dylan (December 5, 2023). "Looking back at the career of draft prospect Quinton Newsome". Cornhuskers Wire. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Quinton Newsome College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  13. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (May 13, 2024). "Broncos sign WR Phillip Dorsett, CB Quinton Newsome". DenverBroncos.com.
  14. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 27, 2024). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  15. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 28, 2024). "Broncos sign 15 players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  16. ↑ Klis, Mike (October 8, 2024). "Broncos bring back Cam Fleming to practice squad, promote Levelle Bailey to active roster". 9News. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
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